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

WordMeaning
dementedmad
trampletramp
brackishsomewhat salty
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
degradationthe act or process of degrading
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems