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
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
writsomething written : writing
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies