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.

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WordMeaning
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
transcendentaltranscendent
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)