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

WordMeaning
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
licensepermission to act
sidetracksiding
braidto make from braids
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
abortiveprematurely born
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular