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 |
|---|---|
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| brook | creek |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| psyche | a princess loved by Cupid |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| allude | to make indirect reference |