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 |
|---|---|
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |