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 |
|---|---|
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |