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 |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| stringent | tight |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |