GRE Word List
SOPHIST
philosopher
The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.
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| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
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| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| screech | a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |