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 |
|---|---|
| lunar | crescent |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| warranted | sanction |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| ovation | a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| bauble | trinket |