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SOPHISTRY

subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation

The meaning of the word sophistry is subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation.

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bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
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fallaciousembodying a fallacy
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
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genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
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terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route