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 |
|---|---|
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |