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
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
noisomenoxious
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
vitalof the utmost importance
filingan act or instance of using a file
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed