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 |
|---|---|
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| rift | fissure |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| migratory | of, relating to, or characterized by migration |