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
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
nibbill
coalesceto grow together