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 |
|---|---|
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| ethnology | a branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures |
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
| bait | to persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks |
| evoke | to call forth or up: such as |