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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |