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
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
verdantgreen in tint or color
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as