Lingo

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25 Words

13m

muffle
1.
mu
ffle
Verb

to make a sound quieter or less distinct

The new insulation has effectively muffled the external traffic sounds.

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shrill
2.
shrill
Adjective

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.

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dissonant
3.
dis
so
nant
Adjective

having elements or ideas that strongly disagree or clash

Their opinions on the matter were dissonant, leading to heated debates and disagreements.

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grate
4.
grate
Verb

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater.

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clang
5.
clang
Verb

to produce a loud sound

The old bell clangs loudly every hour, echoing through the village.

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jar
6.
jar
Noun

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

She carefully filled the jar with homemade strawberry jam, sealing it tightly with a lid.

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squeaky
7.
squea
ky
Adjective

producing a high-pitched, sharp sound

The children's laughter filled the park, accompanied by the occasional squeaky swings.

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raucous
8.
rau
cous
Adjective

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night.

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whi
rring
Adjective

producing a continuous, buzzing, or humming sound

The helicopter's blades produced a distinctive and continuous whirring noise during its descent.

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raspy
10.
ras
py
Adjective

having a rough sound, often unpleasant to listen to

The singer's raspy voice added a unique and gritty texture to the blues song.

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blare
11.
blare
Noun

a sharp and piercing sound, typically from music, a horn, or other sources, often characterized by its intensity and lack of subtlety

The blare of the emergency siren echoed through the city streets.

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thu
dding
Adjective

producing a heavy, muffled, and often repeated sound

The thudding heartbeat in the suspenseful scene of the movie heightened the tension.

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guttural
13.
gu
ttu
ral
Adjective

characterized by a deep, harsh, throaty sound

The guttural growl of the wild animal echoed through the dense forest.

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jangle
14.
jan
gle
Verb

to produce a discordant, harsh, and ringing sound, typically caused by the clashing or rattling of metallic objects

The keys jangled loudly as he hurried down the hallway.

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su
su
rrous
Adjective

having a murmuring sound, like that of whispering or the wind through leaves

The susurrous sound of the wind through the trees was calming.

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clan
go
rous
Adjective

producing a loud, harsh, and metallic sound

The clangorous sound of the bell signaled the end of recess.

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17.
me
lli
so
nant
Adjective

having a sweet or pleasing sound

The mellisonant melody of the song enchanted everyone in the room.

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strident
18.
stri
dent
Adjective

loud and harsh-sounding, often causing discomfort

The strident alarm jolted everyone awake in the middle of the night.

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mellifluous
19.
mellifluous
Adjective

(of sounds) smooth, pleasant, and sweet to the ear

The mellifluous tones of the cello filled the concert hall with warmth and emotion.

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euphonious
20.
eu
pho
nious
Adjective

pleasing to the ear

The songbird's euphonious tune was a delightful start to the day.

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clamorous
21.
cla
mo
rous
Adjective

characterized by a loud and continuous noise

The clamorous applause filled the theater after the stellar performance.

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screech
22.
screech
Verb

to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement

The car tires screeched as the driver slammed on the brakes.

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chime
23.
chime
Verb

to make a ringing sound, like a bell or clock

The clock on the wall chimes every hour.

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purl
Verb

to make a murmuring or bubbling sound, often associated with the movement of water

The stream purls gently as it flows over the smooth rocks.

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reverberation
25.
re
ver
be
ra
tion
Noun

the persistence of sound in an enclosed space after the original sound source has stopped

In the cathedral, the long reverberation time enhanced the choir's performance, creating a rich and immersive auditory experience.

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