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
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm