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 |
|---|---|
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| aboriginal | being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region |