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
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
felonone who has committed a felony
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
ancestryline of descent : lineage