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 |
|---|---|
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| spoof | deceive |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |