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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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WordMeaning
unregeneratenot regenerate
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
paradigmexample
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
witherto become dry and sapless