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 |
|---|---|
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| clip | encompass |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |