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 |
|---|---|
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |