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
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
collateto compare critically
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
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savanta person of learning
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
biennialoccurring every two years