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 |
|---|---|
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |