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
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs