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 |
|---|---|
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
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| eerie | so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine |