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 |
|---|---|
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |