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 |
|---|---|
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| podium | a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |