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 |
|---|---|
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| endorse | to write on the back of |