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
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
gibeto utter taunting words
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
bolta lightning stroke
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance