GRE Word List
SYLLOGISM
a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
The meaning of the word syllogism is a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable").
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| schism | division |
| exegesis | exposition |
| venue | locale |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| cohorts | companion |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| ossify | to change into bone |