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 |
|---|---|
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |