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.

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WordMeaning
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
billowingwave
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)