GRE vocabulary
Modulate
To vary the strength, tone, or pitch of something, especially the voice.
Example
"The speaker learned to modulate her voice to keep the audience engaged and emphasize key points."
Etymology
From Latin 'modulatus' (regulated, measured), past participle of 'modulari' (to measure, to regulate).
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