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 |
|---|---|
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| meditation | a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |