GRE Word List

CACOPHONOUS

marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding

The meaning of the word cacophonous is marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding.

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WordMeaning
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
amityfriendship
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another