GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
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fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms