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
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
conducivetending to promote or assist
generalitythe quality or state of being general
blemishto spoil by a flaw
modishfashionable
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
noisomenoxious