GRE Word List
CACOPHONOUS
marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
The meaning of the word cacophonous is marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| rift | fissure |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |