screech

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Screech' is a loud and high-pitched noise that can sometimes be grating. For instance, the sound of nails scratching on a chalkboard or a bird's harsh call can be a screech.

Examples in Different Contexts

In wildlife conservation, the 'screech' of a specific animal might be studied for behavioral analysis. A conservationist might observe, 'The screech of this bird species is distinct and helps in identifying their presence in this habitat.'

Practice Scenarios

Leadership

Scenario:

This disagreement is causing significant infighting among the team members. It's affecting our progress on the project.

Response:

Yes. We certainly need to address this situation before it brings our project to a screech.

Technology

Scenario:

I've been getting complaints about the new app's notification sound, it might be a little too harsh for some users.

Response:

I agree. A more subtle sound instead of a screech for the notification could enhance the user experience.