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 |
|---|---|
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| slaughter | the act of killing |