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

WordMeaning
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
willowyabounding with willows
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate