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
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
abbreviateto make briefer
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently