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
contrivancea thing contrived
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
transcendentaltranscendent
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery