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 |
|---|---|
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| deify | to make a god of |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |