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.

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WordMeaning
ancillarysubordinate
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple