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.

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WordMeaning
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
hotheada hotheaded person
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
paragona model of excellence or perfection
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand