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 |
|---|---|
| convoke | to call together to a meeting |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| concatenate | linked together |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| brawl | to quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| voluptuous | suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form |