GRE vocabulary
onomatopoeia
the formation of a word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes
In a sentence
Words like buzz and sizzle are classic examples of onomatopoeia.
Synonyms
sound symbolismmimesisechoism
Antonyms
None listed.
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oaf
a stupid, clumsy, or boorish person
obdurate
stubbornly refusing to change one's mind or course of action
obeisance
a gesture or attitude of deep respect or submission
obeisant
showing deferential respect or submissive obedience
obelisk
a tapering stone pillar with a pyramidal top, typically erected as a monument
obese
grossly overweight to a degree that poses a health risk
obfuscate
to make something deliberately unclear or confusing
obfuscation
the act of making something deliberately unclear or confusing
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