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
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
dallyto act playfully
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
leave-takingdeparture
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
distantseparated in space : away
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink