clangor
Group 5Difficulty 3/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A continuous loud banging or ringing sound GRE
Example in Context
The clangor of construction equipment drowned out the speakers at the outdoor ceremony, forcing organizers to reschedule.
Synonyms
loud noiseclangracket
Etymology
A noisy agent that generates continuous loud banging sounds.
- clang (Old English) — to make a loud noise
- -or (Latin) — agent or instrument
Memory Aid
🔔Sounds like “clang, or!”
Imagine a bell yelling, 'CLANG, OR I’LL NEVER STOP RINGING!' — that’s the CLANGOR!
Visual Association
🔨A construction site filled with workers hammering away, creating a cacophony of clanging sounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “clangor” mean on the GRE?
clangor (noun) means “A continuous loud banging or ringing sound”. The clangor of construction equipment drowned out the speakers at the outdoor ceremony, forcing organizers to reschedule.
How to remember “clangor” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “clangor” sounds like “clang, or!”. Imagine a bell yelling, 'CLANG, OR I’LL NEVER STOP RINGING!' — that’s the CLANGOR!
What are synonyms for “clangor”?
Common synonyms: loud noise, clang, racket.