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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| balk | to refuse abruptly |
| refrain | curb |
| succor | relief |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| overwhelm | upset |
| obscure | dark |
| aver | to declare positively |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |