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
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
garnishdecorate
sustainto give support or relief to
calculatedapt
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
motea small particle : speck
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent