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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| beguile | hoodwink |
| unregenerate | not regenerate |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |