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

WordMeaning
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
inclementlacking mildness: such as