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 |
|---|---|
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |