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
quenchput out
facadethe front of a building
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit