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.

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WordMeaning
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
expiateto make amends for
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
evoketo call forth or up: such as
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
markedhaving an identifying mark
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless