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.

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WordMeaning
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
immaculatespotlessly clean
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
insensatelacking sense or understanding
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal