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
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
perditioneternal damnation
sleeperone that sleeps
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install