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
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
hierarchya division of angels
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs