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 |
|---|---|
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| slake | subside |