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 |
|---|---|
| reconcile | to restore to friendship or harmony |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |