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
haphappening
championshipdesignation as champion
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haggardnot tamed
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
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