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).

Random words

WordMeaning
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
pugilistfighter
quietudea quiet state : repose
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
diluteattenuate
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
plaitpleat
whittlea large knife
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on