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 |
|---|---|
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |