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 |
|---|---|
| benison | blessing |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| kismet | fate |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |