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 |
|---|---|
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| paramour | lover |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |