syllogisms
definition of Syllogism (s) from the OED Syllogism (n)-An instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common or middle term is present in the two premises but not in the conclusion, which may be invalid
The word originates from Late Middle English times and is derived from the Latin word sullogismos.
maladies
definition of Malady/(ies) from the OED
Malady (n)-A disease or ailment.
The word originates from the Middle English times.
aphorisms
definition of aphorism(s) from the OED
Aphorism (n)- A pithy observation which contains a general truth.
The word originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Latin word aphorismus.
necromancy
definition of Necromancy from OED
Necromancy (n):The supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future.
The word originates from Middle English time.
Mosaical
definition of Mosaical from OED
Mosaical (adj): Now archaic.
The word originates from the Mid-16th century. The word derives from the Post Latin word Mosaicus, Moysaicus.
mitigation
definition of mitigation from OED
Mitigation (n):The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
The word originates from the Old French/ Latin verb mitigare.
mattock
definition of mattock from OED Mattock (n): An agricultural tool shaped like a pickaxe, with an adze and a chisel edge as the ends of the head.
The word originates from the Old English word muttac.
husbandry
definition of Husbandry from OED Husbandry noun (n): 1.The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals. 2.Management and conservation of resources.
The word originates from Middle English.
obstinately
definition of Obstinate(ly) from OED Obstinately- adverb (adv): Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
verdant
definition of Verdant from OED - adjective (adj): (of countryside) green with grass or vegetation.
The world is originally from the Late 16th century.
Americus Vesputius
This is a reference to an Italian explorer by the name of Amerigo Vespucci. Amerigo Vespucci played an integral role in exploring the New World.
Margrave
definition of Margrave from the OED: Margrave- (historical) The hereditary title of some princes of the Holy Roman Empire.
The word is originally from the Mid 16th century.