GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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WordMeaning
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time