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

WordMeaning
raga waste piece of cloth
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
attireto put garments on : dress
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
monotonytedious sameness
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows