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

WordMeaning
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
compressto press or squeeze together
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account