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 |
|---|---|
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| requiem | a mass for the dead |
| skimp | skimpy |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| cue | the letter q |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| dart | a light spear |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| billowing | wave |