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
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
ferventvery hot : glowing
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
concordatcompact
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
facilitateto make easier : help bring about