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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WordMeaning
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
capsizeto cause to overturn
compriseto be made up of
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph