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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |