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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meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
hideto put out of sight : secrete
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
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