GRE Word List
SOUND
a particular auditory impression : tone
The meaning of the word sound is a particular auditory impression : tone.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
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| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
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| impassive | giving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
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| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |