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
countenancelook
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
rubrican authoritative rule
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
retainto keep in possession or use