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
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
historichistorical
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
ensconceshelter
underhandin a clandestine manner
unisonidentity in musical pitch