Monthly Archives: August 2005

kairos

1. (in general) the right or opportune moment 2. (in rhetoric) a passing instant when an opening appears which must be driven through with force if success is to be achieved 3. (in theology) the appointed time in the purpose of God

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prestidigitation

1. performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand 2. a show of skill or deceitful cleverness

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casuistry

1. specious or excessively subtle reasoning intended to rationalize or mislead 2. the determination of right and wrong in questions of conduct or conscience by analyzing cases that illustrate general ethical rules

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kith

familiar friends, neighbors, or relatives

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ken

1. perception; understanding 2a. range of vision b. view; sight

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ilk

type or kind

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flummox

to confuse; perplex

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paladin

1. a paragon of chivalry; a heroic champion 2. a strong supporter or defender of a cause

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panopticon

a type of prison building, conceived by the philosopher Jeremy Bentham, to allow an observer to observe all prisoners without the prisoners being able to tell if they are being observed or not, thus conveying a “sentiment of an invisible omniscience”

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redound

1. to have an effect or consequence (deeds that redound to one’s discredit) 2. to return; recoil (Glory redounds upon the brave) 3. to contribute; accrue

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