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 |
|---|---|
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| yeoman | an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |