GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
physiologicalof or relating to physiology
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
pranktrick