GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

Random words

WordMeaning
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
vieto strive for superiority : contend
privyprivate
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine