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 |
|---|---|
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| nautical | of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships |
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |