GRE Word List
SOPHISTRY
subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
The meaning of the word sophistry is subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| impudence | the quality or state of being impudent |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| rendition | the act or result of rendering something: such as |