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
primethe second of the canonical hours
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
significanthaving meaning
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
galaxymilky way galaxy
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured