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
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
extantcurrently or actually existing
eventualcontingent
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent