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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
spoofdeceive
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema