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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WordMeaning
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
braidto make from braids
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
durationcontinuance in time
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption