Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word among the options which is the synonym of the word in question.

HACKNEYED

  1. dull

  2. boring

  3. commonplace

  4. abysmal
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct answer :(3) The word 'hackneyed' means something that is trite, stale, banal, commonplace. Option ( 1 ) and (2) go with the interest level of something but 'hackneyed' is linked with the frequency of the usage of something. Thus (3) is the right answer. 'abysmal' means being extremely or hopelessly bad.

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