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 |
|---|---|
| bastion | a projecting part of a fortification |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| prong | fork |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |