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
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
itineranttraveling from place to place
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
slywise in practical affairs
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
divaprima donna
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened