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 |
|---|---|
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| opus | work |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |