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
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
gibeto utter taunting words
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it