Cacophony

noun · SAT GRE

Meaning: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

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a feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend time or work together

shrewd and careful, especially in business or money matters

given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

wary and unwilling to take risks

clear, logical, and convincing in argument

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself

showing that one feels superior to others

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