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 |
|---|---|
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |