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
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
veracioustruthful
mischancebad luck
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout