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 |
|---|---|
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| summation | the act or process of forming a sum : addition |
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| bacchanal | orgy |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |