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

WordMeaning
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
cemeterya burial ground
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
eventualcontingent