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 |
|---|---|
| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| cemetery | a burial ground |
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| eventual | contingent |