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 |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| sovereignty | supreme power especially over a body politic |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| lax | loose |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |