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
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
addlerotten
induceto move by persuasion or influence
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner