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 |
|---|---|
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |