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 |
|---|---|
| collected | gathered together |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| personify | to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |