GRE Word List
SOPHISTRY
subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
The meaning of the word sophistry is subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| muted | being mute : silent |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |