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 |
|---|---|
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| pathological | of or relating to pathology |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| paradigm | example |
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |