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
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
natationthe action or art of swimming
discretionindividual choice or judgment
overblownpast the prime of bloom
ossifyto change into bone
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance