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 |
|---|---|
| opulence | wealth |
| imbibe | drink |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |
| congenial | pleasant |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| wreak | bring about |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |