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
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
potentateruler
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
humdrummonotonous