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
citadela fortress that commands (see command
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
sleightdeceitful craftiness
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree