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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WordMeaning
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
calorificcaloric
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)