GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| recapitulate | to retell or restate briefly : summarize |
| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |