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 |
|---|---|
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |