GRE Word List
RAUCOUS
disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
The meaning of the word raucous is disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| queasy | causing nausea |
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| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| calorific | caloric |
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