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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glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
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pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
opuswork
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
martineta strict disciplinarian
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table