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
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
patentopen to public inspection
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
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gradationa series forming successive stages
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