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
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
reciprocateto give and take mutually
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
havenharbor
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
paradigmexample
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
minutiaea minute or minor detail
sheerunqualified
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass