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
negateto deny the existence or truth of
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dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
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licensepermission to act
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verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
finitehaving definite or definable limits
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king