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
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
confideto have confidence : trust
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disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
emetican agent that induces vomiting
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
transcendentaltranscendent
blareto sound loud and strident