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
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
reverberatereflect
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
gibeto utter taunting words
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly