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 |
|---|---|
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| paradigm | example |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| peerless | matchless |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |