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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| minuscule | very small |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| kismet | fate |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| sway | the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion |
| sonnet | a fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |