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 |
|---|---|
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| executor | one who executes something |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |