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 |
|---|---|
| expostulation | an act or an instance of expostulating |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| deport | to send out of the country by legal deportation |
| purveyor | one that purveys |