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 |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| martyr | a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| leery | suspicious |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |