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 |
|---|---|
| spruce | to make spruce |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |