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Word of the Day: Paroxysm

Today's Word of the Day aptly describes some of the reaction to Pope Benedict's remarks.

paroxysm (PAIR-uhk-siz-uhm), n: 1. (Medicine) A sudden attack, intensification, or recurrence of a disease. 2. Any sudden and violent emotion or action; an outburst; a fit.
Tragically, unhappy Muslims are engaging in paroxysms of violence.

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