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
disquietudeanxiety
firebranda piece of burning wood
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
indissolublenot dissoluble
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
foregoto go before : precede
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes