GRE Word List
ANALOGY
a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
The meaning of the word analogy is a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โโ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |