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
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
vitalof the utmost importance
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
sidetracksiding
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of