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).

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WordMeaning
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
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tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
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