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

WordMeaning
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
providentfrugal
gibeto utter taunting words
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
primto give a prim or demure expression to
markedhaving an identifying mark
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
providencedivine guidance or care