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).

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WordMeaning
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
toutto make much of : promote
bulgeto jut out : swell
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
brawnymuscular
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature