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
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
fleeta number of warships under a single command
condolegrieve
festerto generate pus
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic