GRE Word List
SOPHISTRY
subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
The meaning of the word sophistry is subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| farce | stuff |
| rightful | just |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| decry | to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |