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 |
|---|---|
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |