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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| clipper | one that clips something |
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| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
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| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| requite | to make return for : repay |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |