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
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resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
historichistorical