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
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
remunerativeserving to remunerate
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others