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
spruceto make spruce
irreverencelack of reverence
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar