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
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance