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
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
oratorone who delivers an oration
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
boostto push or shove up from below
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God