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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WordMeaning
disportsport
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
insensatelacking sense or understanding
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
succulentfull of juice : juicy
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous