SAT hot words Unit 18 Flashcards
Unit 18: words relating to sound
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| 850373329 | acoustics | the quality of sound, pertaining to how it is heard based on the quality and structure of the room | |
| 850373330 | cacophony | lack of harmony; loud and unpleasant noise; a racket | |
| 850373331 | clamor | unpleasant sound; noise | |
| 850373332 | din | ongoing loud sound; noise | |
| 850373333 | discordant | lacking harmony or agreement | |
| 850373334 | euphony | pleasing sound | |
| 850373335 | mellifluous | sweet and smooth sounding | |
| 850373336 | raucous | coarse-sounding; loud and unruly | |
| 850373337 | strident | shrill; high pitched | |
| 850373338 | vociferous | loud and noisy regarding one's own voice, especially shouting; demandingly clamorous |