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
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
pliantpliable
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile