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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| lode | waterway |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |