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 |
|---|---|
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| flotsam | floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo |
| raiment | clothing |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| boor | peasant |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |