syllogism

syl·lo·gism [sil-uh-jiz-uhm]

–noun

1.

Logic. an argument the conclusion of which is supported by two premises, of which one (major premise) contains the term (major term) that is the predicate of the conclusion, and the other (minor premise) contains the term (minor term) that is the subject of the conclusion; common to both premises is a term (middle term) that is excluded from the conclusion. A typical form is “All A is C; all B is A; therefore all B is C.”

2.	deductive reasoning.

3.	an extremely subtle, sophisticated, or deceptive argument.

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fettle

fet·tle [fet-l]
–noun

1.	state; condition: in fine fettle.

–verb (used with object)

2.	Ceramics. to remove mold marks from (a cast piece).

3.	Metallurgy. a. to remove sand from (a casting). b. to repair the hearth of (an open-hearth furnace).

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perspicacious

per·spi·ca·cious /ˌpɜrspɪˈkeɪʃəs/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[pur-spi-key-shuhs]
–adjective

1.	having keen mental perception and understanding; discerning: to exhibit perspicacious judgment.

2.	Archaic. having keen vision.

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codicil

cod·i·cil /ˈkɒdəsəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kod-uh-suhl]
noun

1.	a supplement to a will, containing an addition, explanation, modification, etc., of something in the will.

2.	any supplement; appendix.

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atavism

at·a·vism (āt'ə-vĭz'əm)
n.

1. The reappearance of a characteristic in an organism after several generations of absence, usually caused by the chance recombination of genes.
2. An individual or a part that exhibits atavism. Also called throwback.
3. The return of a trait or recurrence of previous behavior after a period of absence.

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internecine

in·ter·ne·cine /ˌɪntərˈnisin, -saɪn, -ˈnɛsin, -ˈnɛsaɪn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-ter-nee-seen, -sahyn, -nes-een, -nes-ahyn]
–adjective

1.	of or pertaining to conflict or struggle within a group: an internecine feud among proxy holders.

2.	mutually destructive.

3.	characterized by great slaughter; deadly.

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dystopia

dys·to·pi·a [dis-toh-pee-uh]
–noun a society characterized by human misery, as squalor, oppression, disease, and overcrowding.

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pulchritude

pul·chri·tude [puhl-kri-tood, -tyood]
–noun physical beauty; comeliness.

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maladroitly

mal·a·droit /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mal-uh-droit]
–adjective lacking in adroitness; unskillful; awkward; bungling; tactless: to handle a diplomatic crisis in a very maladroit way.

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suzerain

su·ze·rain [soo-zuh-rin, -reyn]
–noun

1.	a sovereign or a state exercising political control over a dependent state.

2.	History/Historical. a feudal overlord.

–adjective

3.	characteristic of or being a suzerain.

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penumbra

pe·num·bra [pi-nuhm-bruh]

1.	Astronomy. a. the partial or imperfect shadow outside the complete shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the light from the source of illumination is only partly cut off. Compare umbra (def. 3a). b. the grayish marginal portion of a sunspot. Compare umbra (def. 3b).

2.	a shadowy, indefinite, or marginal area.

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encomium

en·co·mi·um /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[en-koh-mee-uhm]
a formal expression of high praise; eulogy: An encomium by the President greeted the returning hero.

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denouement

de·noue·ment [dey-noo-mahn]
–noun

1.	the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel.

2.	the place in the plot at which this occurs.

3.	the outcome or resolution of a doubtful series of occurrences.

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intromit

in·tro·mit /ˌɪntrəˈmɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[in-truh-mit]
–verb (used with object), -mit·ted, -mit·ting.
to send, put, or let in; introduce; admit.

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alacrity

a·lac·ri·ty [uh-lak-ri-tee]
–noun

1.	cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.

2.	liveliness; briskness.

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murrain

mur·rain [mur-in]
–noun

1.	Veterinary Pathology. any of various diseases of cattle, as anthrax, foot-and-mouth disease, and Texas fever.

2.	Obsolete. a plague or pestilence.

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assiduity

as·si·du·i·ty /ˌæsɪˈduɪti, -ˈdyu-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[as-i-doo-i-tee, -dyoo-]
–noun, plural -ties.

1.	constant or close application or effort; diligence; industry.

2.	assiduities, devoted or solicitous attentions.

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disintermediation

In economics, disintermediation is the removal of intermediaries in a supply chain: "cutting out the middleman".

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lassitude

las·si·tude [las-i-tood, -tyood]
–noun

1.	weariness of body or mind from strain, oppressive climate, etc.; lack of energy; listlessness; languor.

2.	a condition of indolent indifference: the pleasant lassitude of the warm summer afternoon.

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saturnine

sat·ur·nine [sat-er-nahyn]
–adjective

1.	sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.

2.	suffering from lead poisoning, as a person.

3.	due to absorption of lead, as bodily disorders.

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