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
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
respitea period of temporary delay
slapdashhaphazard
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate