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
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
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