GRE Word List
SIMILE
a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
The meaning of the word simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| opulence | wealth |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |