GRE Word List
SOPHISTRY
seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning; sophism
The meaning of the word sophistry is seemingly plausible but fallacious reasoning; sophism.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| interdict | prohibit; forbid; N. |
| lackluster | lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull |
| trigger | set off; start |
| spurn | reject disdainfully; scorn; Ex. She spurned all offers of help. |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| pulse | rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate |
| standstill | condition of no movement or activity; stop |
| indecisive | marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle |
| espouse | adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal |
| engross | occupy fully; absorb |
