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 |
|---|---|
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |