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 |
|---|---|
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| providence | divine guidance or care |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| erode | to diminish or destroy by degrees: |
| execute | to carry out fully : put completely into effect |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |