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 |
|---|---|
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| statutory | of or relating to statutes |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| apparent | open to view : visible |