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 |
|---|---|
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| impuissance | weakness |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |