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 |
|---|---|
| dour | stern |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| clairvoyant | having clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| hallowed | holy |
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |