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
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
subsistencereal being : existence
cullto select from a group : choose
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering