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

WordMeaning
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
punditpandit
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title