GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| hurl | rush |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |