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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concur | to express agreement |
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| culmination | the action of culminating |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
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| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
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