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sciolism
sci·o·lism [ s ə lìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
talking with pretended expertise: displays of sham learning designed to deceive or impress
[Early 19th century. < late Latin sciolus, diminutive of scius "having knowledge" < scire "know"]

sci·o·list noun
sci·o·lis·tic [ s ə lístik ] adjective
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