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
collectedgathered together
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
demurto take exception : object
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface