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 |
|---|---|
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| facade | the front of a building |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |