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 |
|---|---|
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |