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 |
|---|---|
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| suffuse | to spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| antecede | precede |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |