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
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
raspto rub with something rough
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse