GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |