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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| lax | loose |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| laud | praise |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| apiary | a place where bees are kept |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| executor | one who executes something |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |