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
nexusconnection
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter