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
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
tawnyof the color tawny
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
concurto express agreement
disconcertto throw into confusion
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement