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 |
|---|---|
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| concordat | compact |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| knead | to work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |