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 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| wont | accustomed |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |