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 |
|---|---|
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| exegesis | exposition |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |