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 |
|---|---|
| autocratic | of, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute |
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| tepid | moderately warm : lukewarm |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| cumbersome | unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |