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
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
paragona model of excellence or perfection
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
brookcreek
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration