Third Passage

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Dilemma

Back 1

An argument that presents two alternatives, each of which has the same consequence.

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Premise

Back 2

A statement or central idea that serves as the basis of discussion or debate

Front 3

credence

Back 3

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

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antecedant

Back 4

The noun that the pronoun refers to or replaces.

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cosmic

Back 5

Infinitely or inconceivably extended; vast:

Front 6

metaphor

Back 6

A figure of speech that compares two things without the using the words like as or as.

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mortify

Back 7

practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

Front 8

sensationalize

Back 8

To cast and present in a manner intended to arouse strong interest,

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syllogism

Back 9

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion; for example, All humans are mortal, the major premise, I am a human, the minor premise, therefore, I am mortal, the conclusion

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erudition

Back 10

Deep, extensive learning.

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condescending

Back 11

To descend to the level of one considered inferior; lower oneself.

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pedestrian

Back 12

: lacking wit or imagination;