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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| finished | entirely done |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| demure | reserved |