calliopean
\kuh-ly-uh-PEE-uhn\
Pronunciation
adj. piercingly loud
note: This word comes from an instrument called a calliope which consists of steam whistles played by a keyboard
condign
\kun-DYNE\
Pronunciation
adj. deserved, appropriate
note: Today, condign is generally used to describe punishments (or words that are synonymous with punishment)
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