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
miscreantunbelieving
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means