GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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gistessence; main point; substance
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
seinea 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
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit