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 |
|---|---|
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| heed | to pay attention |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| pugilist | fighter |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| gnome | maxim |