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
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
effeteno longer fertile
solicitorone that solicits
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity