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 |
|---|---|
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |