GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |