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 |
|---|---|
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |