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

WordMeaning
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness