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Lesson 18: Sound
SAT Hot Words - Sound
Question | Answer |
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acoustics | the quality of sound, pertaining to how it is heard based on the quality and structure of the room |
cacophony | lack of harmony; loud and unpleasant noise; a racket |
clamor | unpleasant sound; noise |
din | ongoing loud sound; noise |
discordant | lacking harmony or agreement |
euphony | pleasing sound |
mellifluous | sweet and smooth sounding |
raucous | coarse-sounding; loud and unruly |
strident | shrill; high-pitched |
vociferous | loud and noisy regarding one’s own voice, especially shouting; demandingly clamorous |