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 |
|---|---|
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| conspire | plot |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |