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
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
ciliatedpossessing cilia
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
incompatiblenot compatible: such as