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

WordMeaning
franticemotionally out of control
thronga multitude of assembled persons
misogamya hatred of marriage
monotonytedious sameness
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
fuddlebooze
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for