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 |
|---|---|
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| tenure | the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office) |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| indeterminate | not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |