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 |
|---|---|
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| invalid | not valid: |
| aberrant | deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |