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 |
|---|---|
| wry | twist |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |