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
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
sciondescendant
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
appriseto give notice to : tell
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
searbeing dried and withered