GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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WordMeaning
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
frivolousof little weight or importance
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing