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
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
recipientone that receives : receiver
vertexthe top of the head
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
viandan item of food
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
emendto correct usually by textual alterations