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dogma
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a system of doctrines put forward by an authority, especially a church, to be absolute truth.
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dogmatic
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pertaining to dogma
expressed in an authoritative or arrogant manner. |
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heterodox
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not in agreement with accepted beliefs; holding unorthodox opinions
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agnostic
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a person who believes nothing can be known about the existence of a god
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physiognomy
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the art of judging human character by facial features; facial features when regarded as revealing character.
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prognosis
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a prediction of the outcome of a disease; any forecast or prediction
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criterion
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a standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgement can be made
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hypocrisy
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pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have
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amnesty
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a general pardon for offenders, especailly for political offenses
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mnemonic
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relating to or assisting the memory.
a device used in remembering |
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frenetic
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frantic; frenzied
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schizophrenia
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a severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reaon in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship
a situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life. |
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arraign
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to call to court to answer charges
to accuse; to charge with wrongdoing |
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rationale
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the reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement (used with for)
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rationalize
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to provide a rational bases for something, often by false or self-serving reasoning.
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sapient
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wise; insightful (often used ironically)
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sage
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a person, usually elderly, who is honored for wisdom
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cognition
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the act of perceiving of knowing
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cognizant
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aware; having knowledge of something
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connoisseur
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an expert or very discriminating person, especially in matters of art and taste
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notorious
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widely and unfavorable known; infamous
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compute
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to determine by mathematics
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impute
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to attribute or ascribe a quality, especially a fault, to a person
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repute
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to assign a reputation to (usually used with to be)
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putative
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supposed reputed
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presage
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a sign or feeling concerning some future event; omen; foreboding
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sagacious
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shrewd; having good judgment; perceptive
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conscientious
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guided by one's sense of right and wrong
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plebiscite
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a direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an important matter; a referendum
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prescience
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knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge
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