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
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic