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
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
elysianof or relating to Elysium
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
actuaryclerk
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
lampoonsatire