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
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
dolta stupid person
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
predetermineforeordain
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
enduringlasting
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives