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
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
ferventvery hot : glowing
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
resurrectto raise from the dead
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events