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
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter