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.

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WordMeaning
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
underhandin a clandestine manner
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks