
Description of timbre (noun) the quality of sound which distinguishes one from another
Samples of timbre The timbre of guitar music is different from that of piano music.
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Description of harangue (verb) to talk or write excitedly; to scold; to lecture
Samples of harangue Did you remember to harangue the freepers?
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Description of anchorage (noun) something that can be relied on
Samples of anchorage Knowing the neighbors were right next door was an anchorage for the elderly woman.
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Description of determinate (adjective) definite; fixed; established
Samples of determinate The new laws were very determinate as far as what was allowed and what was not allowed.
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Description of document (verb) to support; to substantiate; to verify; to record for evidence
Samples of document Facing an audit, she had to document all her client contacts.
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Description of ascetic (adjective) rigorously abstinent; severe; self-denying; celibate
Samples of ascetic The nuns lead an ascetic life devoted to the Lord.
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Description of inert (adjective) not reacting chemically; inactive; sedentary; neutral; inanimate
Samples of inert Inert gases like krypton and argon can enhance window insulation.
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Description of tentative (adjective) not confirmed; indefinite; temporary; experimental
Samples of tentative 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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Description of winsome (adjective) charming; sweetly attractive; handsome
Samples of winsome His winsome words moved the crowd to love him even more.
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Description of colloquial (adjective) having to do with conversation; informal speech
Samples of colloquial 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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