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30 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 an absolute truth.
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dogmatic
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1. Pertaining to dogma
2. 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 judgment 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, especially for 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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schizophrenia
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1. A severe mental disorder in which a person becomes unable to act or reason in a rational way, often with delusions and withdrawal from relationship
2. A situation of extreme conflict between choices, loyalties, or ways of life |
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arraign
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1. To call to court to answer charges
2. To accuse; to charge with wrongdoing |
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rationale
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The reasons underlying something, often presented as a statement
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rationalize
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To provide a rational basis 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 and experience
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cognition
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The act of perceiving or 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 unfavorably 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
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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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1. Guided by one's sense of right and wrong
2. Thorough; with careful attention |
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plebiscite
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A direct vote of all the people of a country or district on an imporant matter; a referendum
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prescience
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Knowledge of events before they occur; foresight; foreknowledge
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