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 |
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| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| gnarl | snarl |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |