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
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
carriondead and putrefying flesh
woefulfull of woe : grievous
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush