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 |
|---|---|
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |