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
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
inadvertentlyunintentional
swipea strong sweeping blow
unearthlynot earthly: such as
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance