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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inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
rationa food allowance for one day
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly