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
dementedmad
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
clapperone that claps: such as
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age