GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| plumb | a lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |