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
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
dintforce
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
scrappyconsisting of scraps
upshotthe final result : outcome
mulctfine
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking