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 |
|---|---|
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| perjury | the 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 |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| savor | the taste or smell of something |