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 |
|---|---|
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |