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
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
quarantinea period of 40 days
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
miragean optical (see optical
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable