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
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
facsimilean exact copy
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
recessthe action of receding : recession
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
encircleto form a circle around : surround