GRE Word List

SONOROUS

producing sound (as when struck)

The meaning of the word sonorous is producing sound (as when struck).

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WordMeaning
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
allegeto assert without proof or before proving