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 |
|---|---|
| historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| enhance | heighten |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |