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
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
minutiaea minute or minor detail
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
antiquityancient times
aspirantone who aspires
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act