GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
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wardthe action or process of guarding
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
verbalizeto express something in words
ebullientboiling