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
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
denominationan act of denominating
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
punditpandit
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things