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 |
|---|---|
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| scotch | scottish |
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |