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 |
|---|---|
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| narcissist | an individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| epistemologist | the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| contrive | devise |