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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.



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

Samples of harangue
Did you remember to harangue the freepers?



   
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.



   
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.

Determination of determinate
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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.



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

Samples of ascetic
The nuns lead an ascetic life devoted to the Lord.



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

Samples of inert
Inert gases like krypton and argon can enhance window insulation.



   
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.



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

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



   
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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