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 |
|---|---|
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| concordat | compact |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |