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
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
dina loud continued noise
fraileasily led into evil
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
conteststrive
kismetfate