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 |
|---|---|
| lithe | easily bent or flexed |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
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| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
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| novelty | something new or unusual |