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 |
|---|---|
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| opulence | wealth |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| growl | rumble |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |