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 |
|---|---|
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| ultimatum | a final proposition, condition, or demand |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |