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 |
|---|---|
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |