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 |
|---|---|
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| sect | a dissenting or schismatic religious body |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| coalesce | to grow together |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |