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.

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WordMeaning
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
hideto put out of sight : secrete
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement