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
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
congenialpleasant
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
preamblean introductory statement
retrenchcut down
confideto have confidence : trust
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
irreverencelack of reverence