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
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
slewa large number
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
jostleto come in contact or into collision