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
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
frigidintensely cold
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
notableworthy of note : remarkable
neophytea new convert : proselyte
affectedartificial; pretended
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
culverta transverse drain
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation