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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deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
discloseto make known or public
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
executionerone who executes