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

WordMeaning
dozeto sleep lightly
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
antithesisthe direct opposite
diademcrown
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
pungentsharply painful
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
unkemptnot combed