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 |
|---|---|
| facile | easily accomplished or attained |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| shambles | a meat market |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |