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
passiveacted upon by an external agency
countenancelook
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boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
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