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
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
savanta person of learning
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult