Multiple choice

Directions: The question below consists of a word, followed by four words or phrases. Choose the word or phrase that means most nearly the same thing.

hackneyed

  1. trite

  2. avarice

  3. tirade

  4. annoy
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Explanation

Hackneyed means lacking originality due to overuse, clichéd, or stale. 'Trite' is the exact synonym meaning exactly the same - lacking freshness or originality from being repeated too often. 'Avarice' means greed, 'tirade' is an angry speech, and 'annoy' means to irritate - only trite matches hackneyed.

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