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
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
impoliticnot politic : unwise
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
remittancea sum of money remitted
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible