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 |
|---|---|
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| omnipotent | almighty |