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 |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| trickle | to issue or fall in drops |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |