GRE Word List
SYLLOGISM
logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument
The meaning of the word syllogism is logical formula consisting of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion; deceptive or specious argument.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| totter | shake or move unsteadily; sway as if about to fall |
| gouge | overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury |
| equanimity | calmness of temperament; composure |
| agility | nimbleness; ability to move quickly |
| recluse | hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive |
| senility | old age; feeblemindedness of old age; ADJ. senile: resulting from old age; showing the weakness of body or mind from old age; Ex. senile dementia |
| salacious | lascivious; lustful; Ex. salacious monk |
| zealot | one who is zealous; fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal |
| prone | inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone |
| anarchist | person who seeks to overturn the established government; advocate of abolishing authority |
