GRE Word List
SOUND
a particular auditory impression : tone
The meaning of the word sound is a particular auditory impression : tone.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| welter | writhe |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| unassailable | not assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |