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
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
verdantgreen in tint or color
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner