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
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
procurementthe act or process of procuring
caterto provide a supply of food
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals