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
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
efficacythe power to produce an effect
vintnera wine merchant
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
disconsolatecheerless
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner