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 |
|---|---|
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| rotunda | a round building |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |