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
encumberweigh down
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
overweeningarrogant
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily