Cliché
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noun
Definition
A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
Examples
“The movie relied on tired clichés instead of original storytelling.”
“Try to avoid clichés in your writing.”
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GRE Tip
Cliché is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "platitude" or "bromide" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "novelty".
Related GRE Words
platitude
A remark or statement that has been used too often and is therefore uninteresting
hackneyed
Lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite
arduous
Requiring great effort; difficult and tiring
aesthetic
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; unclear
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