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dogmatic
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ADJECTIVE
Firmly stating personal opinions as truth. The teacher was dogmatic in his interpretation of history, and would not listen to other views. |
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epiphany
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NOUN
The sudden realization of or insight into an essential truth. After his surgery, Mr Smith had an epiphany about how important his family is to him. |
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pensive
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ADJECTIVE
Deeply, often sadly thoughtful Susan becomes pensive when she is reminded of failing school |
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philosophy
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NOUN
The study of reality based on logical reasoning rather than on observation. The study of philosophy usually includes the great works of the Greeks. NOUN (philosopher) |
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plausible
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ADJECTIVE
Appearing to be true or reasonable. That the ozone is disappearing is a plausible reason for the scorcing weather. |
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ponder
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VERB
To think about carefully Liz pondered how she would spend the summer. |
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postulate
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VERB
To assume the truth of something, as the basis of an argument. The lawyer postulates the crime based on one fact. NOUN a basic principal; something accepted without proof. |
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rationality
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NOUN
Logic and reasoning Known for her rationality, she presented the details in a way so clear, everyone understood. ADJECTIVE (rational) |
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reverie
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NOUN
A day dream. The phone shattered Jon's reverie about his summer. |
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stratagem
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NOUN
A cunning scheme meant to trick. The police used the stratagem of going under cover, |
