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 |
|---|---|
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| nutritious | nourishing |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| unkempt | not combed |
| contrive | devise |