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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casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
mendicantbeggar
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent