GRE Word List
ONOMATOPOEIA
words formed in imitation of natural sounds
The meaning of the word onomatopoeia is words formed in imitation of natural sounds.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prod | poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding |
| conciliatory | reconciling; soothing; V. conciliate: reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger) |
| exalt | raise in rank or dignity; praise highly; inspire; Ex. exalt the imagination; ADJ. exalted; N. exaltation |
| reprobation | severe disapproval; CF. approbation |
| discount | disregard; regard (a story or news) as unimportant; deduct from a cost |
| judiciary | judicial branch of government |
| firebrand | piece of burning wood; hothead; troublemaker; person who stirs up trouble |
| sultry | (of weather) hot; sweltering; sensual; voluptuous |
| querulous | given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining |
| haunt | (of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented |
