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 |
|---|---|
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |