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
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
overwhelmupset
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful