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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adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd