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.

Random words

WordMeaning
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
muddleto make turbid or muddy
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
gapeto open the mouth wide