A cacophony is a mixture of loud and usually harsh unpleasant sounds. Cacophony can also refer to an incongruous or chaotic mixture.
// The sounds of shouting added to the cacophony on the streets.
// A cacophony of aromas wafted through the air.
a condition that is part of an agreement
To refurbish something is to brighten or freshen it up, or to repair and make improvements to it.
// They are refurbishing the old house with the hopes of selling it for a profit.
// The store refurbishes and sells computers that can often meet the needs of those who don't need the latest technology.
Germane is a formal synonym of relevant that describes something related to a subject in an appropriate way.
// Her comments were not germane to the discussion. // While these facts about the witness may interest the jury, they are not in fact germane.
firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion.
Descry is a literary word that, like discover or find out, means “to come to realize or understand something.” Descry can also mean “to catch sight of.”
// In their research, the bryologists descried an association between a moss and the iron content of the rock it typically grows on.
// From the tops of the high dunes, we could just descry the ship coming over the horizon.
a paragraph mark.
Salubrious is a formal word that means “favorable to or promoting health or well-being.”
// They picked up several salubrious habits on their wellness retreat in Bali.
Proximity is the quality or state of being near or proximate. The word proximity is synonymous with closeness.
// The apartment's proximity to hiking trails is a definite plus.
Inveterate is a formal word used to describe someone who is always or often doing something specified. For instance, a person could be an inveterate liar or an inveterate prankster. Inveterate can also mean "firmly established by long persistence," as in "an inveterate tendency to overlook the obvious."
// She's an inveterate traveler who constantly searches for flight deals to her next destination.
// Carla’s inveterate optimism keeps her going during challenging times.