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 |
|---|---|
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| rhapsodize | to speak or write in a rhapsodic manner |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |