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 |
|---|---|
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| whittle | a large knife |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| primogeniture | the state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| relish | characteristic flavor |