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").

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WordMeaning
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
sequesterto set apart : segregate
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
enraptureto fill with delight
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing