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 |
|---|---|
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
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| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |
| replenish | to fill or build up again |
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| orator | one who delivers an oration |