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

WordMeaning
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
plumagethe feathers of a bird
degradationthe act or process of degrading
puddingblood sausage
pummelpound
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil