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 |
|---|---|
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |