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 |
|---|---|
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| conspire | plot |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |