GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| callow | lacking adult sophistication : immature |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| prank | trick |