Sincerity and Authenticity Glossary

by Lionel Trilling

Sincerity and Authenticity Glossary

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Pedagogy

Relationship of language and linguistics

Usurped

Arrogated, took over

Dismantling

Pulling apart, demolishing

Polemical

Trenchant, hostile

Unimpeachable

Impeccable, trustworthy

Antagonism

Enmity, dislike

Esthetic

Philosophy of taste, beauty and art

Cogent

Credible, valid

Acculturate

Mix with another culture

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