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
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
coalesceto grow together
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious