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 |
|---|---|
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| hirsute | hairy |
| brackish | somewhat salty |