GRE Word List

ONOMATOPOEIA

the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)

The meaning of the word onomatopoeia is the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss).

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WordMeaning
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pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
politypolitical organization
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fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
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