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 |
|---|---|
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| countenance | look |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |