GRE Word List
RAUCOUS
disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
The meaning of the word raucous is disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
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| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
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| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |