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SOPHIST

philosopher

The meaning of the word sophist is philosopher.

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metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
dodderingfeeble
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
fraileasily led into evil
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing