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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abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
distortto twist (see twist
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
edicta proclamation having the force of law