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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
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| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
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| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
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