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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WordMeaning
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
collectedgathered together
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation