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STOIC

a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.

The meaning of the word stoic is a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c..

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incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence