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
prepossessingcreating prejudice
condescendto assume an air of superiority
whittlea large knife
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
deputizeto appoint as deputy
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
relishcharacteristic flavor