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 |
|---|---|
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| skimp | skimpy |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| sibling | sib |
| aggrandize | to make great or greater : increase |