GRE Word List
HACKNEYED
lacking in freshness or originality
The meaning of the word hackneyed is lacking in freshness or originality.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| espouse | marry |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| romp | one that romps |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |