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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WordMeaning
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
jocosegiven to joking : merry
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
suspensethe state of being suspended : suspension
canarda false or unfounded report or story
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land