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 |
|---|---|
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |