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 |
|---|---|
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| opus | work |
| limp | to walk lamely |