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
requiteto make return for : repay
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
primto give a prim or demure expression to
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity