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 |
|---|---|
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| convention | agreement |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |