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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semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
ensconceshelter
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
supersedeto cause to be set aside
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia