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 |
|---|---|
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |