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 |
|---|---|
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| secrete | to form and give off (a secretion) |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |