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

WordMeaning
padrea Christian clergyman
viandan item of food
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
broachbrooch
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
misogamya hatred of marriage
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary