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 |
|---|---|
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| grotto | cave |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |