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
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
branda charred piece of wood
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
bentunenclosed grassland
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of