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
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
deifyto make a god of
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)