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

WordMeaning
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
queruloushabitually complaining
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
reparteea quick and witty reply