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 |
|---|---|
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| quarry | game |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |