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
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
abortiveprematurely born
impetusa driving force : impulse
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect