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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| rift | fissure |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| sidetrack | siding |
| graduate | to receive an academic degree or diploma |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| thespian | actor |
| congruent | congruous |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |