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).

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WordMeaning
prepossessingcreating prejudice
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dummya person who is incapable of speaking
malcontenta discontented person:
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censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
plumagethe feathers of a bird
douseto plunge into water
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