GRE Word List
ACOUSTICS
a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
The meaning of the word acoustics is a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| veracious | truthful |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |