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 |
|---|---|
| kismet | fate |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |