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
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
thronga multitude of assembled persons
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
rationa food allowance for one day
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous