GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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penchanta strong and continued inclination
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
regimeregimen
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
seedycontaining or full of seeds
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice