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
drabslattern
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)