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 |
|---|---|
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| throes | pang |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |