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 |
|---|---|
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| sentinel | sentry |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |