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 |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
| conviction | the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |