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 |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |