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 |
|---|---|
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| languid | drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |