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
propsomething that props or sustains : support
rationalhaving reason or understanding
faunaanimal life
mediateoccupying a middle position
throespang
rabidextremely violent : furious
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
conceitfavorable opinion