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
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
trekto make one's way arduously
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
integralessential to completeness : constituent