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
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government