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

WordMeaning
beguilehoodwink
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
retainto keep in possession or use
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
provisionthe act or process of providing
prepossessingcreating prejudice
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
rescindto take away : remove
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease