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 |
|---|---|
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |