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
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
remediablecapable of being remedied
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control