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 |
|---|---|
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| catholic | roman catholic |