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
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
palliddeficient in color : wan
reveriedaydream
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
junkettrip