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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| debase | to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| brackish | somewhat salty |