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
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
savorthe taste or smell of something