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 |
|---|---|
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| edifice | building |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| provenance | origin |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| defer | put off |