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
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
brevityshortness of duration
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
steeplofty
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
veerto change direction or course
neologisma new word, usage, or expression