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strident

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  1. vociferous            
 
stri.dent \'stri-d-*nt\ aj [L strident-, stridens, prp. of stridere, 
   stride-re]to make a harsh noise; akin to Gk & L strix owl : harsh sounding 
   : GRATING; also : SHRILL  - stri.dent.ly av