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19 Cards in this Set
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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.
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Doxology
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a prescribed, ritualistic formula of praise to God.
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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 God.
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Gnosis
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Intuitive or mystical knowledge of spiritual matters.
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Physiognomy
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The art of judging human character by facial features.
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Prognosis
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A prediction of the outcome of disease ; any forecast or prediction
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Criterion
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A standard, rule, or test on which a decision can be made.
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Endocrine
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Hormone
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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, especially political offenses.
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Mnemonic
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Relating to or assisting the memory.
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Frenetic
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Frantic, frenzied
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Phrenology
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The study of bumps on the skull, based on the belief they are indicative of intelligence and character traits.
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Arraign
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to call to court to answer charges
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Ratiocination
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The process of exact thinking
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Rationale
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The reason underlying something.
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Rationalize
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To provide a ration basis for something, often by false, self-serving reasons
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