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).
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| brawny | muscular |
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| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
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| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
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