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 |
|---|---|
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place |
| vulnerable | capable of being physically or emotionally wounded |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| idyllic | pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity |
| diva | prima donna |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |