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
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
inditemake up
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
postulatedemand
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air