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
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery