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
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
diversediffering from one another : unlike
alleviaterelieve
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
meteto give out by measure : dole out
paradigmexample
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic