GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

Random words

WordMeaning
neophytea new convert : proselyte
descryto catch sight of
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
limpto walk lamely
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
panderto act as a pander
tactfulhaving or showing tact
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum