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 |
|---|---|
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| flail | a hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely |
| vixen | a female fox |
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |