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 |
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| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| convention | agreement |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
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| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |