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
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specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
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morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
reparteea quick and witty reply
sanguinarybloodthirsty
conscientiousmeticulous
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satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size