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).

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WordMeaning
implicationsomething implied: such as
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
stem_fromarise from; originate from
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
groombridegroom
averto declare positively
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely