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 |
|---|---|
| clip | encompass |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| juncture | a point of time |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| plaster | a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |