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 |
|---|---|
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| murmur | a half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| freebooter | pirate |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| wont | accustomed |
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |