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 |
|---|---|
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| clavicle | a bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |