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
sanguinarybloodthirsty
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers