GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| scraps | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| microcosm | a little world |
| flighty | swift |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |