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 |
|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| molecule | the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property |
| miasma | a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| receptive | able or inclined to receive |