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 |
|---|---|
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
| pedagogue | teacher |