GRE Word List
SCREECH
unpleasant high sharp sound; shriek; V.
The meaning of the word screech is unpleasant high sharp sound; shriek; V..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transition | going from one state of action to another |
| nocturnal | done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne |
| idiosyncrasy | individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic |
| bilious | suffering from indigestion; sick from having too much bile; irritable; easily irritated |
| calligraphy | beautiful writing; excellent penmanship |
| defoliate | destroy leaves; deprive of leaves (by the use of chemicals); N. defoliant |
| physiognomy | face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features |
| rabid | of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia |
| paroxysm | fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst |
| reprisal | retaliation |
