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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
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
repercussionreflection
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water