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 |
|---|---|
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| dehydrate | to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |