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 |
|---|---|
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| dummy | a person who is incapable of speaking |
| integrate | to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| repugnance | the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent |