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).

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WordMeaning
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
leerysuspicious
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
emulateto strive to equal or excel
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)