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 |
|---|---|
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |