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 |
|---|---|
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| archetype | the original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |