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 |
|---|---|
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| writ | something written : writing |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| rotunda | a round building |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |