GRE Word List

METAPHOR

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)

The meaning of the word metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money).

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WordMeaning
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
charlatanquack
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
flounderflatfish
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples