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 |
|---|---|
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| dour | stern |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| viand | an item of food |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |