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
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
malcontenta discontented person:
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
scotchscottish
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
wontaccustomed