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 |
|---|---|
| demented | mad |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |