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 |
|---|---|
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| nexus | connection |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| pandemic | occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population |
| aspirant | one who aspires |