GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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WordMeaning
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
finishedentirely done
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)