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
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
mimicryan instance of mimicking
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
ripto tear or split apart or open
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers