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
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
superannuatedoutmoded
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
raffleto engage in a raffle
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound