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 |
|---|---|
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| blackball | to vote against |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| growl | rumble |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |