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
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
ventto provide with a vent
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element