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 |
|---|---|
| disport | sport |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |