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 |
|---|---|
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |