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 |
|---|---|
| expenditure | the act or process of expending |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| sacrosanct | most sacred or holy : inviolable |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |