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 |
|---|---|
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| imprecation | curse |
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| lunar | crescent |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |