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

WordMeaning
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
impoliticnot politic : unwise
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble