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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| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
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| annuity | a sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| effete | no longer fertile |
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| religious | relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity |