GRE Word List
SPOONERISM
accidental transposition of sounds in successive words; Ex. ``Let me sew you to your sheet'' for ``Let me show you to your seat''; CF. William Spooner
The meaning of the word spoonerism is accidental transposition of sounds in successive words; Ex. ``Let me sew you to your sheet'' for ``Let me show you to your seat''; CF. William Spooner.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antidote | remedy to counteract a poison or disease; Ex. antidote to the economic troubles |
| affluence | abundance; wealth |
| repulsion | distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse') |
| bogus | counterfeit; not authentic; intentionally false; Ex. bogus interview |
| consign | send to a person or place for sale; deliver officially; entrust; put into the care of another; set apart (for a special purpose); N. consignment; CF. consignor, consignee |
| peddle | travel about selling (wares); CF. foot |
| finish | surface texture; completeness of execution |
| nutrient | nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment |
| augment | increase; add to |
| apparent | evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement |