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 |
|---|---|
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |