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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
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| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
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| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
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