GRE Word List

SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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WordMeaning
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol