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Gadfly
gadfly \ ˈgad-ˌflī \ noun
A gadfly is an irritating person, a nuisance who will often ask too many questions or lob lots of criticisms in order to get his or her way. See example of the use of gadfly below:
In 399BC., after a lifetime of seeking the truth and educating his countrymen, Socrates faced a trial for crimes against the city – state of Athens, his hometown. He was accused of corrupting the youth of Athens and of impiety and heresy. His accusers provided him with plenty of opportunity to simply leave, and avoid the trouble. But the great sage had already considered and rejected this course of action. rather than present himself as wrongly accused, Socrates declared he fulfilled an important role as gadfly, one who provides an important service to his community…Socrates suggested he be honoured by the city for his contribution to their enlightenment and be paid for his services…The jury was not amused and sentenced him to death by drinking a mixture of poison hemlock.
Read further here – The Case of Socrates (Final – 12 Rules For Life) – Jordan B Peterson
Gadfly can also refer to an actual fly. The next time you see a cow swatting at the air with her tail, look closer because she might actually be shooing away an annoying gadfly. This is any kind of fly that likes to pester, and even bite, livestock.
Acquiescence
What percentage of adults do you think could spell acquiescence correctly let alone describe what it means?
Acquiescence is an agreement, usually a willingness to go along with what someone else suggests. “Sure, I don’t mind,” “That sounds like a plan,” and “Good idea” — these are all ways to show your acquiescence.
The word acquiescence, pronounced “ack-we-ESS-sense,” comes from the French word of the same spelling. The first record of its meaning as “silent consent” occurred in the 1640s. Acquiescence, in addition to “agreement,” can also mean “acceptance without protest.” Often when you offer acquiescence, you give in to another person’s plan, perhaps because you are afraid to object or you don’t have a better idea of your own.
Demisexual
A Demisexual is someone that feels sexual attraction to another only once they’ve emotionally bonded (regardless of gender and sexuality).
“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”- Michel Legrand
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