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

WordMeaning
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp