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 |
|---|---|
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| kismet | fate |
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |