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 |
|---|---|
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| rightful | just |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |