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
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
implicationsomething implied: such as
ferventvery hot : glowing
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed