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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| benison | blessing |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |