GRE Word List
ONOMATOPOEIA
words formed in imitation of natural sounds
The meaning of the word onomatopoeia is words formed in imitation of natural sounds.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dilatory | delaying; tending to delay |
| diverse | differing in some characteristics (from each other); various; N. diversity: variety; dissimilitude; lack of resemblance |
| mock | ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision |
| pudding | hot sweet dish |
| palimpsest | parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased |
| enmity | ill will; hatred; hostility |
| fashion | give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay |
| impassive | without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face |
| sanctuary | place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church. |
| prelude | introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner |