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

WordMeaning
expenditurethe act or process of expending
unbridledunrestrained
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly