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
compartmenta separate division or section
filchto steal secretly or casually
brazenmade of brass
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
dina loud continued noise