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
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
zephyra breeze from the west
jocosegiven to joking : merry
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
omnipotentalmighty