GRE Word List

SPOONERISM

a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)

The meaning of the word spoonerism is a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil).

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WordMeaning
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
firebranda piece of burning wood
dyspepticindigestion
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
strutto become turgid : swell
microcosma little world
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured