GRE Word List

This is a list of approximately 4,800 words commonly used in the GRE.

Today's GRE Word is

syllogism

a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")


Random words
WordMeaning
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
hallowedholy
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
throespang
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger