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 |
|---|---|
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| prance | to spring from the hind legs or move by so doing |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |