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
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
nourishnurture
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
belaborto attack verbally
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
pranktrick
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
charlatanquack