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
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
preamblean introductory statement
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verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
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