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 |
|---|---|
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| analogous | similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |