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 |
|---|---|
| egoism | a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| infernal | of or relating to a nether world of the dead |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| raspy | harsh |
| annex | to attach as a quality, consequence, or condition |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |