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
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
enhanceheighten
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
asunderinto parts
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand