1. manner of expressing ideas in words

2. worn out by use

3. words or phrases usually characterized by a special vividness or coloring

4. used in everyday, informal talk, but not in formal English

5. stiffly dignified or formal

6. not definitely or precisely expressed

1. Diction - the manner of expressing ideas in words.

2. Trite - Worn out by use

3. Slang - Words or phrases usually characterized by special vividness and coloring (language outside of conventional use).

4. Colloquial - used in the everyday, informal talk, but not in formal English.

5. Stilted - Stiffly dignified or formal.

6. Vague - not definitely or precisely expressed.