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
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
egregiousconspicuous
pursea small bag for money
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
brazenmade of brass
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning