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 |
|---|---|
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| devise | to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |