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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| emblazon | to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |