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
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
palliddeficient in color : wan
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age