GRE Word List

STRIDENT

characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound

The meaning of the word strident is characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound.

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WordMeaning
constraintthe act of constraining
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
verdantgreen in tint or color
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
sequesterto set apart : segregate
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical