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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| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
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| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
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| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |