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.

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WordMeaning
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle