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 |
|---|---|
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| hyperbole | extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones") |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| evoke | to call forth or up: such as |
| scotch | scottish |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |