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
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
limnto draw or paint on a surface
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
betrothto promise to marry