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 |
|---|---|
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| remnant | a usually small part, member, or trace remaining |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |