GRE Word List

NOISOME

noxious

The meaning of the word noisome is noxious.

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WordMeaning
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)