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
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis