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.

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WordMeaning
uprightperpendicular
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy