GRE Word List

CARILLON

a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard

The meaning of the word carillon is a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard.

Random words

WordMeaning
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
primethe second of the canonical hours
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
encumberweigh down
disclaimto make a disclaimer
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
clipencompass