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
lagone that lags or is last
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
hauntto visit often : frequent
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior