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 |
|---|---|
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |