MAT Exam 2020 Paper

Concept:The word "trite" means overused and lacking originality.Explanation:"Trite" describes something that has become boring because it has been used or expressed too many times before.It suggests a lack of freshness or newness in an idea or phrase.The word "hackneyed" carries the exact same meaning: overused and therefore unoriginal.Thus, "hackneyed" is the closest and most accurate synonym for "trite."The other options, "illogical," "bitter," and "sharp," do not relate to the sense of overuse or dullness.Answer:Option B: Hackneyed