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 |
|---|---|
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |