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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| conspire | plot |
| dull | tedious |