GRE Word List

TIMBRE

the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as

The meaning of the word timbre is the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as.

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WordMeaning
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as