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
premonitorygiving warning
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
transcribeto make a written copy of
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
blemishto spoil by a flaw
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)