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 |
|---|---|
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |