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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| denounce | to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil |
| historic | historical |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| ensconce | shelter |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |