Meaning: A state of puzzlement or doubt; in philosophy, an unresolvable internal contradiction or logical impasse. Pronunciation: uh-POOR-ee-uh Origin: From Greek "aporos" (impassable), from "a-" (without) and "poros" (passage), used by Socrates to provoke deeper inquiry. Example: "Faced with the aporia of free will versus fate, he questioned the very nature of choice. "Philosophical Note: It’s a Socratic tool, pushing us to embrace uncertainty as a path to wisdom. Follow us @vocabularylexis | V