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
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
heedto pay attention
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
aspirantone who aspires
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset