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Definition of timbre (noun)
the quality of sound which distinguishes one from another

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The timbre of guitar music is different from that of piano music.

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Definition of harangue (verb)
to talk or write excitedly; to scold; to lecture

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Did you remember to harangue the freepers?

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Definition of anchorage (noun)
something that can be relied on

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Knowing the neighbors were right next door was an anchorage for the elderly woman.

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Definition of determinate (adjective)
definite; fixed; established

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The new laws were very determinate as far as what was allowed and what was not allowed.

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Definition of document (verb)
to support; to substantiate; to verify; to record for evidence

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Facing an audit, she had to document all her client contacts.

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Definition of ascetic (adjective)
rigorously abstinent; severe; self-denying; celibate

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The nuns lead an ascetic life devoted to the Lord.

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Definition of inert (adjective)
not reacting chemically; inactive; sedentary; neutral; inanimate

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Inert gases like krypton and argon can enhance window insulation.

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Definition of tentative (adjective)
not confirmed; indefinite; temporary; experimental

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Not knowing if he'd be able to get the days off, Al went ahead anyway and made tentative vacation plans with his pal.

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Definition of winsome (adjective)
charming; sweetly attractive; handsome

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His winsome words moved the crowd to love him even more.

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Definition of colloquial (adjective)
having to do with conversation; informal speech

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The colloquial reference indicated the free spirit of the group.
When you listen to the difference between spoken colloquial conversation and written work, you realize how good an ear a novelist must have to write authentic dialogue.

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