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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |