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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| import | to bring from a foreign or external source: such as |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
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