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 |
|---|---|
| vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
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| fluke | flatfish |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
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