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 |
|---|---|
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| denotation | an act or process of denoting |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |