2017 · Q2
Which one of the following is the synonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “She has the habit of using HACKNEYED and redundant examples from her past even while dealing with the future generation”?
General EnglishVocabulary
- AIndifferent
- BImaginative
- CCliched
- DImpressive
Explanation
Hackneyed means overused through repetition and therefore lacking originality or interest. The exact synonym is Cliched (C). Imaginative and Impressive are near-antonyms (fresh, striking), while Indifferent describes a lack of concern and is unrelated to overuse.