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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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
cipherzero
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable