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 |
|---|---|
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| bungle | to act or work clumsily and awkwardly |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| outgoing | going away : departing |