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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wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
amalgama mixture of different elements
nullifyto make null (see null
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts