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 |
|---|---|
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| lampoon | satire |
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |