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 |
|---|---|
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| spare | not being used |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| boor | peasant |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| colloquy | conversation |