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
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
grottocave
gushto issue copiously or violently
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument