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
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
impenitentnot penitent
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
throespang
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
extantcurrently or actually existing
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary