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
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
patentopen to public inspection
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
pinnacea light sailing ship
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality