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Curator, Segue, Non Sequitur, Shibboleth, Paraprosdokian

Curator, Segue, Non Sequitur, Shibboleth, Paraprosdokian

Update: 2021-02-11
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curator   kyoo-rey-ter   / kyʊˈreɪ tər /

  1. A person who manages, administers or organizes a collection, either independently or employed by a museum, library, archive or zoo.

segue  sey-gwey, seg-wey       / ˈseɪ gweɪ, ˈsɛg weɪ /

  1. To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.
    Synonym: transition
  2. (music) To make a smooth transition from one theme to another.

non sequitur  non -sek-wi-ter, -toor    / nɒn ˈsɛk wɪ tər, -ˌtʊər /

  1. Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.
  2. Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises; a logical fallacy.
  3. A statement that does not logically follow a statement that came before it. 
  4. (humor) A kind of pun that uses a change of word, subject, or meaning to make a joke of the listener’s expectation.

shibboleth    shib-uh-lith, ‐leth    / ˈʃɪb ə lɪθ, ‐ˌlɛθ /

  1. A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
  2. A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth. 
    Synonyms: platitude, slogan, truism

paraprosdokian  par-uh-prohz-dohkee-an  /ˌpæɹəˌpɹoʊsˈdoʊkiən /

  1. Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation.

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