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 |
|---|---|
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| provision | the act or process of providing |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| shove | to push along |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |