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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| import | to bring from a foreign or external source: such as |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |