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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |