GRE Word List

SOUND

a particular auditory impression : tone

The meaning of the word sound is a particular auditory impression : tone.

Random words

WordMeaning
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
impedimentsomething that impedes
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual