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 |
|---|---|
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| environ | encircle |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| gusty | the sensation of taste |