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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |