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.

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WordMeaning
wontaccustomed
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
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