Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Describing someone who flatters others excessively, often to gain favor or advantage.

Example: His sycophantic behavior made it clear that he was only interested in pleasing the boss.

Definition: In a way that shows excessive flattery or servility towards someone in power, often to gain favor or advantage.

Example: He spoke sycophantically to his boss, hoping for a promotion.

Definition: Describing someone who flatters others excessively, often to gain favor or advantage.

Example: His sycophantish behavior made it clear that he was only interested in pleasing the boss.

Definition: The practice of flattering or ingratiating oneself to someone in power, often for personal gain.

Example: His sycophantism was evident as he constantly praised the boss, hoping for a promotion.

Definition: The quality of a sound, usually a vowel, that allows it to function as the center of a syllable.

Example: In English, the syllabicity of vowels is essential for forming syllables.

Definition: A way of using a word that connects it to two or more other words, but it only matches in grammar with one of them, or it has different meanings for each connection.

Example: In the sentence 'He lost his coat and his temper', the word 'lost' is an example of syllepsis.

Definition: Relating to a figure of speech where a word is used in two different senses in the same context.

Example: The phrase 'He lost his coat and his temper' is an example of a sylleptic expression.

Definition: A type of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two premises, one major and one minor, often used in logic.

Example: The philosopher used a syllogism to illustrate his point about morality.

Definition: A person who is skilled in logical reasoning, especially in the use of syllogisms to draw conclusions.

Example: The syllogist presented a compelling argument using clear premises and logical deductions.

Definition: Relating to a form of reasoning where a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises).

Example: The philosopher used syllogistic reasoning to support his argument.