Academic Vocabulary

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bias

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n: tendency to see things from a slanted or prejudiced viewpoint

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confirm

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v: to prove or establish as true

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contradict

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v: to deny or go against a viewpoint

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doubtful

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adj: not likely, open to challenge

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evidence

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n: proof

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factual

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adj: based on or limited to fact

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fantasy

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n: product of the imagination or make-believe

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illogical

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adj:contrary or oposed to fact

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investigate

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v: search, look for

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objective

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adj: open-minded, not influenced by personal feelings or prejudice

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observation

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n: statement, point of view

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opinion

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n: personal veiw or attitude

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persuade

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v: convince, bring around to one's way of thinking

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prove

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v: show or demonstrate

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theory

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n: idea based on gathered information or evidence

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argument

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n: oral disagreement

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compromise

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n: the setting of differences in a way that allows both sides to feel satisfied

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injury

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n: harm or damage to a person

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insecurity

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n: lack of confidence: self-doubt

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interact

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v: act together with others

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irritate

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v: anger or annoy

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mislead

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v: give a wrong idea, deceive

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negotiate

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v: bargain or deal with another party to reach a settlement

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oppose

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v: go against; stand in the way of

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reaction

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n: response to an influence, an action, or a statement

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solution

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n: act of solving a problem or answering a question

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stalement

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n: standoff; outcome of conflict where no one wins

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victorious

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adj: having won; triumphant

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viewpoint

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n: position regarding an idea or statement

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violence

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n: the result of the use of physical force, often causing injury

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accumulate

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v: collect; gather

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challenge

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v: call into question; demand proof of

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decision

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n: choice; making up one's mind

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development

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n; event; happening; outcome

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discrimination

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n: ability to see differences between objects or ideas

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explanation

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n: act of giving meaning to an idea or concept

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exploration

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n: act of looking into or examining closely

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factor

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n: any of the circumstances that lead to a result

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global

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adj: large-scale; worldwide

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inequality

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n: state of being unfair or not being treated equally

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quality

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n: characteristic or feature

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quantity

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n: amount

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reveal

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v: make known; uncover

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statistics

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n: numerical factos or data

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valuable

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adj: having worth or importance

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benefit

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n: advantage or positive result

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connection

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n: link; tie; relationship

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cultural

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adj: relating to the custions and beliefs of a group

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experience

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n: fact of having lived through an event

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express

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v: put into words

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feedback

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n: response to something you have said or done

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individuality

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n: characteristics that set a person or thing apart from others

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inform

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v: tell; give information or knowledge

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meaningful

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adj: having significance or purpose

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media

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n: sources of collected information about current events, including newpapers and television

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misunderstood

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v: misinterpret; fail to understand

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relevant

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adj: connected to the topic being discussed

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sensory

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adj: having to do with the senses

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signficance

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n: importance

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valid

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adj: true; backed by evidence

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assumption

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n: an idea you accept as true without proof

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class

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n: group of people or objects

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common

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adj: ordinary or expected

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discriminate

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v: see the difference between; tell apart; also, treat one group unfairly

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divide

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v: separate

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generalization

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n: a broad idea that applies to many specific things

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identify

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v: recognize as being

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judge

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v: form an opinion about; decide

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represent

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v: stand for; spreak for

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separate

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v: set apart

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superficial

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adj: of the surface; without depth; without meaning

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sympathy

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n: feeling for another person; pity

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tolerance

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n: freedom from prejudice; acceptance of the views of others

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unify

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v: bring together

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admirably

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adv: in a way deserving of praise

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aspects

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n: ways an idea or problme may viewed or seen

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bravery

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n: ability to face danger or a challenge with a calm mind

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courage

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n: ability to face danger or a challenge with a calm mind

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cultural

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adj: relating to the customs and beliefs of a group

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emphasize

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v: stress; give one idea more importance than others

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endure

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v: last; survive difficulties; hold up under

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exaggerate

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v: speak of something as being greater or more important than it is

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imitate

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v: copy; follow the example of

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influence

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v: affect others' views, habits, plans, and so on

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outdated

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adj: behind the times; no longer popular

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overcome

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v: conquer or get beyond a difficulty or setback

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suffering

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n: experiencing pain or injury

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symbolize

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v: stand for; take the place of and signify an idea