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 |
|---|---|
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| dys- | abnormal |
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| compulsory | mandatory |