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
quizzicalcomically quaint
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
canterone who uses cant: such as
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
confideto have confidence : trust
demurto take exception : object
briskkeenly alert : lively
quenchput out
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water