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
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
lateralof or relating to the side
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit