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 |
|---|---|
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| trample | tramp |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| cardiologist | the study of the heart and its action and diseases |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |