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
dissipateto break up and drive off
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
intersticea space that intervenes between things
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
recessthe action of receding : recession
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry