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Apology

A formal defense or justification, like a written or spoken argument defending a belief or position.

Sophist

An unreliable, self-proclaimed expert in a field, especially philosophy. Typically charge money for unreliable education.

Oracle

A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity.

Rhetoric

The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Virtue

Behavior showing high moral standards.

Corruption

Dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.

Impiety

Lack of reverence, especially for god.

Dialectic

The art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. Plato’s Dialectic was focused on Forms.

Wisdom

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.

Hemlock

A highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell.