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 |
|---|---|
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |