GRE Word List

ANALOGOUS

similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail

The meaning of the word analogous is similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail.

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WordMeaning
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
anarchyabsence of government
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune