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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| romp | one that romps |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| headlong | headfirst |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |