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
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
addressto mark directions for delivery on
prosperousauspicious
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
invalidnot valid:
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
granarya storehouse for threshed grain