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 |
|---|---|
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| truculence | the quality or state of being truculent |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| dull | tedious |