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 |
|---|---|
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| retribution | recompense |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |