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 |
|---|---|
| pilfer | steal |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| corpus | the body of a human or animal especially when dead |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |