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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| swill | wash |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| convention | agreement |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| supercilious | coolly and patronizingly haughty |