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 |
|---|---|
| sonorous | producing sound (as when struck) |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| sentinel | sentry |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |