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
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
raspyharsh
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
dismissto permit or cause to leave
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of