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

WordMeaning
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
capacitylegal competency (see competence
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
herbivorousfeeding on plants
foppishfoolish
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
symmetrybalanced proportions