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 |
|---|---|
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| frigid | intensely cold |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |