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 |
|---|---|
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| slew | a large number |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| resilient | characterized or marked by resilience: such as |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| providence | divine guidance or care |