Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
His trite remarks failed to cut any ice with the audience.

• A. illogical
• B. hackneyed
• C. bitter
• D. sharp

Answer 1

The correct option is B hackneyed

Option B: 'Trite' means 'lacking originality and freshness, dull on account of overuse'.

'Hackneyed' means 'having been overused, unoriginal and trite'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option D is correct.

Option A: 'Illogical' means 'lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning'.

Option C: 'Bitter' means 'feeling or showing anger, hurt, resentment'.

Option D: 'Sharp' means 'acidic and intense'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'trite'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.