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.

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WordMeaning
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
apoplexystroke
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober