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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WordMeaning
dissipateto break up and drive off
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely