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 |
|---|---|
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| emboss | to raise the surface of into bosses |
| diva | prima donna |