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 |
|---|---|
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| residual | remainder |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |