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 |
|---|---|
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |