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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WordMeaning
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
representationalone that represents: such as
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
validateto make legally valid : ratify
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted