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
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
rustleto make or cause a rustle
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts