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 |
|---|---|
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |