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
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
rubrican authoritative rule
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly