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
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
crassgross
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
confideto have confidence : trust