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 |
|---|---|
| salacious | arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |