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

WordMeaning
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
rarefiedbeing less dense
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
elysianof or relating to Elysium
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor