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
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag