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
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
provenanceorigin
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical