GRE Word List
ANALOGY
similarity; parallelism; comparing two similar things
The meaning of the word analogy is similarity; parallelism; comparing two similar things.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolixity | tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse |
| enigma | puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling |
| lull | moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby |
| galleon | large three-masted sailing ship |
| ancillary | serving as an aid or accessory; auxiliary; N. |
| decadence | decay; fall to a lower level (of morality, civilization, or art); ADJ. decadent |
| pretext | excuse |
| shirk | avoid (responsibility, work, etc.); malinger |
| listless | lacking in spirit or energy; languid |
| vertex | summit; highest point; PL. vertices |
