GRE Word List

SCREECH

a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror

The meaning of the word screech is a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror.

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WordMeaning
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
commemorateto call to remembrance
compartmenta separate division or section
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation