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
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
guisea form or style of dress : costume
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
salineconsisting of or containing salt
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
mediateoccupying a middle position