GRE Word List
ALLITERATION
the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
The meaning of the word alliteration is the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |