Vocabulary : Enthymeme to Entire
Enthymeme : An argument consisting of only two propositions, an antecedent and consequent deduced from it; a syllogism with one premise omitted; as, We are dependent; therefore we should be humble. Here the major proposition is suppressed. The complete syllogism would be, Dependent creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we should be humble.
Entice : To draw on, by exciting hope or desire; to allure; to attract; as, the bait enticed the fishes. Often in a bad sense: To lead astray; to induce to evil; to tempt; as, the sirens enticed them to listen.
Enticeable : Capable of being enticed.
Enticed : of Entice
Enticement : The act or practice of alluring or tempting; as, the enticements of evil companions. ;; That which entices, or incites to evil; means of allurement; alluring object; as, an enticement to sin.
Enticer : One who entices; one who incites or allures to evil.
Enticing : of Entice ;; That entices; alluring.
Enticingly : In an enticing manner; charmingly.
Entierty : See Entirety.
Entire : Complete in all parts; undivided; undiminished; whole; full and perfect; not deficient; as, the entire control of a business; entire confidence, ignorance. ;; Without mixture or alloy of anything; unqualified; morally whole; pure; faithful. ;; Consisting of a single piece, as a corolla. ;; Having an evenly continuous edge, as a leaf which has no kind of teeth. ;; Not gelded; -- said of a horse. ;; Internal; interior. ;; Entirely. ;; A name originally given to a kind of beer combining qualities of different kinds of beer.
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