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
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
puerilejuvenile
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon