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
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
censurea judgment involving condemnation
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
addressto mark directions for delivery on
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
respitea period of temporary delay
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary