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

WordMeaning
wardthe action or process of guarding
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
fallibleliable to be erroneous
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions