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 |
|---|---|
| implication | something implied: such as |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| groom | bridegroom |
| aver | to declare positively |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |