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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bentunenclosed grassland
deputizeto appoint as deputy
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
blemishto spoil by a flaw
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
meandera winding path or course
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
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