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Question 1

Pithy

Answer 1

Concise and meaningful

Question 2

Laconic

Answer 2

Pithy and concise

Question 3

Aphorism

Answer 3

An original, laconic phrase conveying some concept of thought

Question 4

Superfluous

Answer 4

Excessive, extra

Question 5

Redundant

Answer 5

Superfluous, wordy

Question 6

Tautology

Answer 6

Redundant use of words (ex. Forward planning <> planning forward)

Question 7

Metaphysics

Answer 7

The branch of philosophy which studies fundamental principles intended to describe or explain all that is, the study of the being

Question 8

Expound

Answer 8

Expose, view, examine

Question 9

Exponent

Answer 9

Represent, advocate, expound

Question 10

Contemplate

Answer 10

To look at on all aspects, to consider thoroughly

Question 11

Paradigmatic

Answer 11

A conceptual framework, an established thought process

Question 12

Exigency

Answer 12

Necessity, demands or requirements of a situation

Question 13

Retract

Answer 13

Withdraw, take, pull back

Question 14

Etymology

Answer 14

Origin and history of a word

Question 15

Dogma

Answer 15

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true

Question 16

Revitalize

Answer 16

To rouse from a state of inactivity or quiescene

Question 17

Synthesis

Answer 17

The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things

Question 18

Ontology

Answer 18

1. The branch ofmetaphysicsthat addresses the nature or essential characteristics ofbeingand of things thatexist; the study of beingquabeing.
2. (countable) Thetheoryof a particular philosopher or school of thought concerning the fundamental types ofentityin theuniverse.

Question 19

Epistemology

Answer 19

A particular theory of knowledge

Question 20

Convergent

Answer 20

Coming closer together