GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |