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
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
dripto let fall in drops
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind