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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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
loftan upper room or floor : attic
snivelto run at the nose
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve