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
consortassociate
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities