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 |
|---|---|
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| immolate | to kill or destroy especially by fire |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| torpedo | a weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
| purge | to clear of guilt |