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 |
|---|---|
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| mischance | bad luck |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| recast | to cast again |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| sober | not intoxicated |