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.

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WordMeaning
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
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puddingblood sausage
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
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impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
extolto praise highly : glorify
carefreefree from care: such as
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal