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
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
notableworthy of note : remarkable
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert