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 |
|---|---|
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| violate | break |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |