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 |
|---|---|
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| aver | to declare positively |