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
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
snipa small piece that is snipped off
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
privyprivate
contrivedevise
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing