Curator, Segue, Non Sequitur, Shibboleth, Paraprosdokian
Update: 2021-02-11
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curator kyoo-rey-ter / kyʊˈreɪ tər /
- 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 /
- To move smoothly from one state or subject to another.
Synonym: transition - (music) To make a smooth transition from one theme to another.
non sequitur non -sek-wi-ter, -toor / nɒn ˈsɛk wɪ tər, -ˌtʊər /
- Any abrupt and inexplicable transition or occurrence.
- Any invalid argument in which the conclusion cannot be logically deduced from the premises; a logical fallacy.
- A statement that does not logically follow a statement that came before it.
- (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 /
- A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc.
- 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 /
- 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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