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 |
|---|---|
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| dire | exciting horror |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| quench | put out |