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Up in the land of the Limberlost, old Mother Nature, with strident muttering, had set about her annual house cleaning.

Which is the best definition of the word "strident" as it is used in this sentence?

A. sweet and smooth
B. loud, harsh, and grating
C. soft, unobtrusive, and subtle
D. harmonious, attractive, and alluring



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Final answer:

Strident means loud, harsh, and grating.


Explanation:

Strident means loud, harsh, and grating. In the context of the sentence provided, it describes the sound of Mother Nature's muttering being discordant and noisy.


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