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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| bizarre | strikingly out of the ordinary: such as |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |