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 |
|---|---|
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| malediction | curse |