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
incrustationa crust or hard coating
preamblean introductory statement
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
irremediablenot remediable
climeclimate
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
garnerto gather into storage
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
addlerotten