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 |
|---|---|
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| nomenclature | name |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| satellite | a celestial body orbiting another of larger size |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |