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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
enraptureto fill with delight
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
precipitantprecipitate
meteoricof or relating to a meteor
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
craveto ask for earnestly : beg