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
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
searbeing dried and withered
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
purveyorone that purveys
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
misadventuremisfortune
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge