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 |
|---|---|
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| cavalier | marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain |
| evanescent | tending to vanish like vapor |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| pander | to act as a pander |