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 |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| sterile | failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| aloft | at or to a great height |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| rickety | affected with rickets |