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 |
|---|---|
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |